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M4.9 Depth: 33.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-09 09:55:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on August 9, 2025 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
33.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 09:55:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.36700, 160.18060
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.3 km
Shallow
33.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Gorely
    Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'799 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia

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